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Elsie Devitt Obituary

Devitt, Elsie P. (nee Doak), beloved wife of Patrick Devitt, loving mother of Patrick, Kathleen, Michael (Nicole) and the late Brian J. Devitt, cherished grandmother of Vincent, Patrick, Brian, Priscilla Brianna, Michael, Monique, Jessica, Jordan Kyle and Katlin, dear sister of Laura (William) Hanins, James Doak and late John and Bob Doak. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., from the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-361-4235

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 13, 2006.

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Sharon Broderick

August 14, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your wife passing. My sympathy is with you. You are in my prayers.



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June Sather

August 14, 2006

Pat, My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the sad loss of your beloved wife, My prayers are with you and your family.

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Joan Kocian

August 13, 2006

Having seen Elise in many years but many times she was in my thoughts. So sorry she pasted. Always remember our teen years. My sympathy to her family.

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